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2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Problems

Compared with other Chevrolet Equinox EV years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,861miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
103 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 112 city / 95 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 10 complaints (83% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and back-over prevention (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,861 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 143 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “I was driving and slowed down to enter a small roundabout. upon trying to enter the roundabout the cars emergency braking slammed on the brakes to a sudden hard stop. No other cars were in the roundabout, but i believe it may have seen the curb. in any case, i was extremely lucky that nobody was behind me, or coming around the roundabout, as it took a bit to get the car to let me go again.”

NHTSA complaint #11723475, filed 2026-03

Brakes: “On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, I was driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS on the highway at about 65 mph. The weather conditions were clear and sunny. Without warning, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (AEB) system abruptly engaged with full force, causing a severe and sudden deceleration. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles in front of my vehicle at the time. There was active traffic trailing my vehicle. Fortunately, the driver directly behind me had enough following distance to react in time and avoid a severe rear-end collision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761002, filed 2026-08

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The Equinox EV has rear Automatic Emergency Braking. On multiple occasions while backing up the vehicle's AEB has activated by slamming on the parking brake. A check of the rear camera and sensor system shows the vehicle detected nothing. A visual check also shows nothing behind the vehicle that's outside the sensor system's.”

NHTSA complaint #11735367, filed 2026-05

Electrical system: “On February 23, 2026, while driving my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV home from Folsom Chevrolet following a prior repair visit, the “Service Park Assist System” warning illuminated, first intermittently, then after a few miles, continuously for the remainder of the 11-mile drive home. During the same drive, while reversing with no objects present behind or around the vehicle, the automatic emergency braking system activated and applied the brakes with significant force without cause. The vehicle was returned to Folsom Chevrolet (Repair Order #559378, opened February 23, 2026). …”

NHTSA complaint #11727678, filed 2026-03

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,861 and 7,861 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,861 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Equinox EV · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.9% risk
Equinox EV · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger)Electricsingle-speed11295103 MPGe$750
Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger)Electricsingle-speed1038896 MPGe$800
Equinox EV FWDElectricsingle-speed117100108 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 143 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 143 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Equinox EV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026127,86135103 MPGe—Too new
202516650065103 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
202410825,40015108 MPGeToo new to compareToo new

All Chevrolet Equinox EV model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 10 complaints (83% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV (Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger), Electric) at 103 MPGe combined, 112 city and 95 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,861 miles and the middle half falls between 7,861 and 7,861 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.